A national watchdog group recently found that Maine had some of the safest hospitals in the country, but Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center stood out for its low grade. Read More
Got your deer yet? Normally, the answer is “yes” or “no.” When the answer is “maybe,” Lindsay Ware gets the call. Read More
Essential Reads
The University of Southern Maine is dropping efforts to change its name to the University of Maine at Portland. Read More
He saw the cover photo in the BDN story about the book’s launch and wanted to share his version of what became a pretty memorable day for him. Read More
A drug and alcohol detoxification center that opened in Hampden two years ago has recently expanded its services in a way that could help more people inside and outside the Bangor region get into recovery. Read More
Tom Doak of the Maine Woodland Association recently published a report about the work of the ATV Task Force, which Tom serves on. The group is tackling a lot of issues and must issue a final report and recommendations to the governor by January 1. Here is Tom’s latest report. Read More
Many of the tiers in attendance were in their 60s and 70s, but some represented a new generation of avid fly tiers. Read More
Police said the three had been traveling through Maine, using counterfeit money to buy high value items at different Home Depot stores. Read More
One of the things every Catholic child is taught is that the word "hate" should never be used in connection with another human being. Read More
There is something nostalgic about a using a vintage motorcar for riding to pick out a Christmas tree. This 1933 Plymouth seemed to fit the bill. Read More
The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 5. … Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
